Activities
FLC Seniors Acting Club
OUR PUrpose
The primary purpose of our club is to offer 55+ adults the opportunity to learn about and experience different aspects of live theatre including Acting, Directing, and Technical Theatre. We also help you discover your inner creativity through classes in Improvisation, Stand-Up Comedy and Playwrighting. After getting some training and experience, you may also wish to take part in one of our productions. Classes are typically two hours long for six weeks and will take place in the Senior's Lounge at the Trico Centre, 11150 Bonaventure Drive SE and/or online, if required.
Pre-registration Now Open
Get Out of Your Comfort Zone and Try Something New!
FLC Acting Club has some fun, new classes coming up this fall Check out the following classes and pre-register by following the instructions below.
OUR FALL 2024 COURSE LINE-UP!
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Course |
Dates |
Time (Alberta, Canada) |
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Writing 10:00 Minute Plays Ever thought of writing a play? Now is your chance to learn how to write a 10:00 minute play in a fun, relaxing setting. Bring your story idea and an outline of your characters (maximum of 4) to the first class! Instructor: Helen Young |
September 9 to October 7, 2024 |
Monday evenings, 6:45 to 9:15 pm |
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Intro to Acting - Discovering the Actor in You Explore and develop your acting techniques through improvisation, character development, script work, and how to approach a scene. Instructor: Tamara Van Horne |
September 18 to October 30, 2024 (Sep 18, 25, Oct 2, 16, 23, 30) |
Wednesday afternoons 4:30 to 6:30 pm |
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Stand-Up Comedy An opportunity for you as an amateur comedian to put together your first, second or maybe even your tenth five minutes of stand-up comedy and deliver it to your classmates and a live audience. Instructor: Tarah Buchanan |
September 13 to October 18, 2024 |
Friday afternoons 4:15 to 6:15 pm |
For more information about the instructors or courses for fall 2024, please click here.
COSTS:
The courses range from 5-6 weeks and the fee is $60 for each course. A minimum of 7 registrants is required to hold the course.
STEPS TO REGISTER now:
- To register for Acting Club classes please fill out this form with a list of the classes you want to take.
- Then email the form to [email protected] OR click Send. Please wait for instructions on how to send payment. See below for payment information.
- In order to register for these courses, you must also become a member of the FLC Seniors Club. Membership is a nominal annual fee of $15. Please click on the following link to register for or renew your membership starting on September 1, 2024: https://www.flcseniors.ca/membership
CLASS PAYMENT OPTIONS:
☐ Cheque ☐ E-Transfer ☐ Receipt Required (will be emailed)
Once you have registered, you will be given instructions on how to submit your payment.
Please indicate which classes you are taking on your cheque or your E-Transfer.
Withdrawal policy:
- Participants who submit a written withdrawal from the class 7 days prior to the first session will receive a full refund.
- Participants who submit a written withdrawal from the class after the first session will receive a prorated refund (total amount of class minus the first session).
- Participants who withdraw from the class after two sessions will not be eligible for a refund.
Get Involved in One of Our Productions
Scenes from Our Latest Production Lost and Found: Beth's Discovery
Lost and Found: Beth's Discovery was directed by Erin Noble and starred Rose Bene, Carolyn Wright-Stronski, Tamara Van Horne, Bryan McHale, Tom Carver, Terry Brown, Denise Vaile, Linda Lanz and Donna Della Rosa.
FLC Acting Club members showcase their stand-up comedy talents
Several Acting Club members were given the opportunity to show off their funny bones at the Kingshead Pub Comedy Night Extravaganza organized by instructor Tarah Buchanan on April 21. It was a packed house and everyone had a blast, especially these goofy looking people.
Contacts:
Contact the following people at [email protected]
Coordinator: Rose Bene Assistant Coordinator: Carolyn Wright
Membership and Registration: Carolyn Wright